May
2018

Lynda.com – Another Free Online Learning Resource, through NLB

categories: Self Improvement

PM Lee’s May Day message1 was a call to action for us “to adapt, to embrace the change, to pick up new skills and take on better jobs.” Today, lifelong learning and upskilling are essential for staying relevant and mitigating risks in Industry 4.0. Our government offers many schemes and resources to help us do this. And as PM Lee said, “you should take full advantage of them.” One such resource is NLB’s LyndaLibrary.

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Apr
2018

Save 85% on Pain Relief Medications, such as Panadol

categories: Health

Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are more likely to buy generics over brand-name medicines. But when it comes to the average consumer, brands are often preferred. A lot of marketing dollars went into creating a perception of quality that sets the brand apart. But for medications whose active ingredients are the same, can your body really tell the difference? And is it worth spending 7x more for the same medication?

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Apr
2018

A Valuable Key Skill in an Age of Disruption: Effective Speaking & Communication

categories: Self Improvement

Mention Industry 4.0, and what usually comes to mind is tech, robotics, automation, and the Internet of Things. So one might believe that only technical expertise, such as coding/programming, data science/analytics, and cyber security, will guarantee a future-proof career. But there is one overlooked skill, that even Warren Buffett swears by, which can “raise your value by 50%”. And that skill is public speaking and communication. (more…)


Apr
2018

Food Waste in Singapore: What SG Food Rescue is Doing & What You Can Do

categories: Cheap Eats, Shopping

We’ve heard a lot about wasting food recently in the media. And there are a few ground up movements that aim to curb wastefulness and minimise what gets deposited into our landfills. On the other hand, despite the abundance of food, there are still those who food-insecure. Here are some things you can do, and also some things I hope the government will do in the near future.

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Apr
2018

Another Reason Why CPF Top Ups are Incredible Investments

categories: CPF & Government Policies, Health

[By Dr Jake Goh]

My son was born last November. We had been planning and waiting for his arrival. But what we didn’t expect was for my wife to undergo an emergency caesarean delivery. Thankfully, I was able to use my Medisave. Then, when I received my year-end bonus, I topped up my Medisave, intending only to maximise my CPF account. But what happened next was a pleasant surprise.   

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Apr
2018

Insure Your EZ-Link Card for Free

categories: Transportation

Have you ever lost or forgotten your MRT card on a train or bus? If you have, you’ll find that it’s not easy to recover it, unless it’s also a bank card or PAssion card, which has identifying information. While you can report a “lost item” with SMRT, SBS, and Tower Transit, I personally have never recovered anything from doing so. But now with this free service, you can insure your MRT card and even recover the unused value. Here’s how.

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